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Bulls eager to tackle Glasgow in URC grudge clash, says Jake White: ‘Everyone wrote 25 April 2025 on their wall’
The Bulls aim to overcome last season's URC final heartbreak as they face defending champions Glasgow this Friday at Scotstoun Stadium, with playoff implications on the line.
Jake White on ‘massive’ Bulls URC win over Munster: Best defensive set we’ve had for a long time
The Bulls' historic 16-13 victory over Munster showcased a remarkable defensive performance, securing their place in the URC standings and marking a significant achievement for South African rugby.
‘Massive, indescribable’: Captain Ruan Nortjé hails Bulls effort in historic URC triumph over Munster
By beating Munster, the Bulls completed their ‘Grand Slam’ of Irish teams this season, after getting past Ulster, Connacht and Leinster, while they also made history by becoming the first SA side to win at Thomond Park.
Keagan Johannes slots winning penalty as Bulls hold on for 20 phases to gain sweet URC revenge over Munster
Despite struggling to find their form, the Bulls clinched a historic victory over Munster at Thomond Park, thanks to a late penalty from Keagan Johannes.
Devastating Jan-Hendrik Wessels can lead Bulls charge as Jake White must be brave to gain Munster URC revenge
With the Bulls seeking redemption after their Challenge Cup exit, all eyes are on Jan-Hendrik Wessels as they prepare for a pivotal URC clash against Munster in Limerick this Saturday.
It’s all about ‘micro-comms’ for Bulls flyhalf Keagan Johannes in Munster URC clash
After a long wait, Keagan Johannes is ready to seize his moment as the Bulls flyhalf, facing a crucial challenge against Munster this weekend.
Bulls star Hanekom must find a way to play with two players on him, says Jake ahead of Munster URC clash
Bulls coach Jake White believes star No 8 Cameron Hanekom will learn to overcome opponents' targeting tactics, saying 'it's going to come with time' after the young forward struggled initially but later scored in their narrow 34-28 Challenge Cup loss to Edinburgh.
Stormers in a must-win clash against Munster
The Cape side is determined for a first victory against Munster in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and the clash in the Mother City could be a watershed moment for their season.
Road to 2027 begins with Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town
The Springbok coaching team, led by double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus, will assemble in the Mother City on Monday March 4 before the players arrive the next day.
Stormers must stick it to La Rochelle
Despite the Stormers being in contention in all four United Rugby Championship tour matches, they lost 20-9 to Glasgow, 20-17 to Benetton, 10-3 to Munster and 31-24 to Cardiff.
Being at our best is the only thing on our minds - Stormers wing Courtnall Skosan
Stormers wing Courtnall Skosan feels that if they focus on what they want to set right, they can achieve their first tour victory on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship.
Should RG Snyman get a long-awaited start at No 5 for Springboks against France?
RG Snyman must be one forward the Springbok coaches will be sorely tempted to have on the pitch for longer than the cameos he has had thus far, writes Mike Greenaway.
As Springboks take a breather, Jean Kleyn sings praises of ‘Viking Warrior’ RG Snyman
Few know RG Snyman better than his teammate at Munster, fellow Springboks lock Jean Kleyn, and the latter said it is a miracle that the giant is walking, never mind playing rugby at the Rugby World Cup.
Family Feuds and bragging rights . . . So much at stake in Cape Derby
Bragging rights for the two teams, Cape Town City and Cape Town Spurs, take on a whole new meaning because of the bitter family feuds that have raged for years between the two families who own the two clubs.
RG Snyman cherishes Springbok jersey after ‘tough journey’
Springbok lock RG Snyman won’t hold anything back when he gets to run out in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, when South Africa take on Scotland.
Siya Kolisi’s miraculous comeback for Springboks was no fluke
When Springbok captain Siya Kolisi got injured back in April no one thought he would be back in the rugby field this soon.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster commiserates with Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth after ‘tragic’ loss of his father
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said Thursday their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.
South African teams get impressive United Rugby Championship viewership
Munster, the Sharks, Bulls, Stormers and Connacht were the most watched teams in the United Rugby Championship.
Munster ‘in a state of shock’ after staff member killed in tragic paragliding accident in Cape Town
Munster have expressed shock after staff member Greig Oliver was killed in a paragliding accident in Cape Town on Monday.
Rassie Erasmus thrilled to have ‘experienced’ Jean Kleyn at Springboks disposal
SA Rugby boss Rassie Erasmus is thrilled that World Rugby has given the Springboks the green light to pick Munster lock Jean Kleyn.
It’s official! Jean Kleyn cleared to play for Springboks
It is official. Jean Kleyn’s international career with Ireland is over and he has been cleared by World Rugby to play for the Springboks under the governing body’s new eligibility rules.
WATCH: Jean Kleyn will slot in easily for the Springboks, says Jacques Nienaber
The moment Jean Kleyn dropped off the Ireland Test team radar, the Springbok bosses Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber slotted the lock into their Springbok road map.
Has Manie Libbok done enough to go to the World Cup?
Does one average game override everything else Manie Libbok has achieved at the Stormers over the last two seasons, asks Ashfak Mohamed.
‘Quite grim’ after URC final defeat, but WP fired up for Griquas clash
The sun has shone again in Cape Town – although not for long – since the Stormers went down to Munster in the United Rugby Championship final.
URC SA wrap: How the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks and Lions fared this season
IOL Sport’s rugby gurus Leighton Koopman (Stormers), Ashfak Mohamed (Bulls), Mike Greenaway (Sharks) and Morgan Bolton (Lions) assess the four SA teams’ URC seasons.